Food Service Director

Aramark Corporation; Hyde Park Township (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food services is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee operations at a healthcare facility. The role involves managing a team, ensuring quality food service, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in hospital food service and healthcare management, along with strong communication skills.

Qualifications

• At least four years of hospital food service experience.
• One to three years of healthcare management experience.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop teams to maximize contributions.
• Manage budgets and ensure financial performance.
• Ensure compliance with safety and sanitation standards.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Team Development

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

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Aramark Healthcare+ is seeking a Food Service Director to oversee the Food & Nutrition Services Team at Cobre Valley Regional Medical in Globe, AZ. A successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of patient services and manage dining operations where customers order prepared foods from a menu. In this position, you will lead a team of 20 employees at this 30-bed hospital.

Job Responsibilities

Leadership
• Lead, mentor, engage, and develop teams to maximize their contributions, including recruiting, assessing, training, coaching, and managing performance
• Ensure food services appropriately connect to the Executional Framework
• Coach employees by creating a shared understanding about what needs to be achieved and how to execute
• Reward and recognize employees
• Ensure safety and sanitation standards in all operations

Client Relationship
• Identify client needs and effectively communicate operational progress

Financial Performance
• Adopt Aramark processes and systems
• Build revenue and manage budgets, including cost controls regarding food, beverage, and labor
• Ensure the completion and maintenance of P&L statements
• Achieve food and labor targets
• Manage resources to ensure quality and cost control within budgetary guidelines

Productivity
• Implement and maintain Aramark agenda for both labor and food initiatives
• Create value through efficient operations, appropriate cost controls, and profit management
• Ensure full compliance with Operational Excellence fundamentals, including food and labor
• Direct and oversee operations related to production, distribution, and food service

Compliance
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment for clients, customers, and employees
• Comply with all applicable policies, rules, and regulations, including safety, health, wage, and hour standards

Key Responsibilities
• Establish and maintain systems and procedures for food ordering, receiving, storing, preparing, and serving, as well as menu planning and development
• Develop operational forecasts and explain variances; responsible for components accounting functions
• Ensure sanitation and safety requirements are met
• Coordinate and supervise personnel regarding production, merchandising, quality, cost control, labor management, and training
• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain front-line team members
• Conduct periodic inventory
• Maintain records to comply with ARAMARK, government, and accrediting standards
• Interact with Client Management and maintain effective client and customer relations
• Participate in sales processes and contract negotiations
• Seek opportunities to implement new products and services supporting sales growth and client retention

Additional Responsibilities
• Manage the front of house of the dining operation (Cafeteria/Residential Dining Facility)
• Develop and implement food service plans aligned with the client's mission and vision, including sustainable practices

At Aramark, developing new skills and doing what it takes to get the job done makes a positive impact on our employees and customers. Job duties may change or new ones may be assigned without notice.

Qualifications

• At least four years of hospital food service experience
• One to three years of healthcare management experience
• Previous food service experience
• Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to develop and maintain effective client and customer rapport
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to work effectively with other departments
• Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling up to 50 lb.
• Ability to stand for extended periods

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